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Main Idea and Supporting Details Fiction Activities Passages STAAR 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this Central Idea and Key Details pack featuring three interactive reading activities, perfect for STAAR practice, RTI intervention, stations, and review. Includes task cards, color by number, and sorting activities.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master the main idea and details in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Differentiated Leveled Reading Context Clues Practice Tracker 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Support 3rd-5th diverse learners with 3 levels to master context clues in fiction, drama, nonfiction, and poetry. Includes pre-test, scaffolded passages, graphic organizer, post-test, and progress tracker. Ideal for ESL, ELA STAAR, RTI, stations, review, bell ringers, or independent reading comprehension work.
A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Point of View 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this point of view resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Author's Purpose Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with an author’s purpose lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master the author’s purpose in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Real-World Connections
Interactive Adventure Google Lesson Slides
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
Differentiated Small Group Instruction Cards
Student Activity: Pixel Art
Exit Ticket
➡️ Why You Will Love
A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a story-driven adventure lesson.
Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Author’s Purpose to life!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Making Inferences 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this inference resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Valentine's Day ELA Reading Learning Centers Activities STAAR 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this Valentine's Day pack! Includes 3 activities on inference, story elements, characters, and theme—perfect for STAAR prep, stations, intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way within the Poetry and Fiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor comprehension activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Text Structure Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a text structure fiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, and independent reading comprehension work!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master text structure in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Text Structure to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Theme Questions 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this theme or lesson resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Context Clues ELA Nonfiction Centers Activities STAAR Prep 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this context clues pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master context clues in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Extended Constructed Response ECR STAAR Activities Passages Practice 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders with a STAAR Extended Constructed Response activity featuring RACECE, hands-on activities, and differentiated superhero topics.
This Snip and Snap activity will break down each component of RACECE (Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain, Cite Evidence, and Explain). Students will read nonfiction passages and practice identifying the missing pieces of the RACECE framework. This gives students opportunities to color, cut 'snip', and paste 'stick' their responses to simplify the process and is great for STAAR prep.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring SNIP and SNAP to your writing!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Inferences ELA Centers Passages Activities Small Group 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this making inferences pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master making inferences in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Differentiated Leveled Reading Making Connections Practice 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Support 3rd-5th diverse learners with 3 levels to master making connections in fiction, drama, nonfiction, and poetry. Includes pre-test, passage, practice, scaffolds, organizer, post-test, and progress tracker. Ideal for ESL ELA STAAR, RTI, stations, review, bell ringers, or independent reading comprehension work.
A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Formative Assessment
Warm-ups
Quarterly quick checks to monitor trends
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Summary Paraphrase 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this summary and paraphrase resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
3rd 4th 5th Grade Reading STAAR Test Prep Practice Passages Intervention SCR ECR
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR ELA review! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, paired passages, revising, editing, SCR, and ECR practice. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐A variety of question types to familiarize students with updated test formats.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Context Clues Passages Intervention 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this context clues resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Figurative Language Poetry Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a figurative language poetry lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master figurative language in a fun and structured way within the Poetry Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections using bell ringers so students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Bring Figurative Language to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention SCR Text Structure 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this text structure resource! Includes revising editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, reading comprehension questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Reading STAAR Test Prep Practice Passages Intervention SCR ECR 3rd 4th 5th Grade
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR ELA review! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, paired passages, new question types, SCR, and ECR practice. Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.
A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐A variety of question types to familiarize students with updated test formats.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Inferences ELA Nonfiction Centers Activities STAAR Prep 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd,4th, or 5th graders with this making inference activity pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for reading STAAR practice, stations, RTI intervention, and review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master making inferences in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Test Prep Passages Intervention Text Graphic Features 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for Reading STAAR with this print and graphics feature resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses